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Oih.Timc Hanginge.

In the seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries our method of executions was
most brutal, says a writer in the CEN
HemGn'S Magazine. There was tho
long ride of the criminal in an open
cart, with his coffin by his side, either
to Tyburn or to the spot where he COM
mitted the murder. The cart was
stopped under the gallows, the rope
was fastened around the criminals
neck, the carman gave the horse lash.
and the poor wretch was left swavine
to and fro, kicking. If he had friends
they would try to shorten his agony by
hanging on to his legs and beating his
breast, shocking sight. But hanging
then was looked upon as n holiday spec
tacle, in which we find the lower class
took great interest, and evinced much
sympathy with the deceased. For in
stance, Claude Duval, the celebrated
hghwayman, lay in state at the
"Tangier" tavern in ST Giles in a room
hung with black cloth, the bier Gov
cred with escutcheons. and with eight
wax candles burning around. He was
buried by torchlight, and was followed
to Covent Garden Church by a numer-
GUS train of m burners, mostly women.
Mission, n French writer who visited
England in the reign OF William Ill,
says "Ho that is hang'd or otherwise
executed first takes care to get himself
shavd and handsomely drest, either in
mourning or in the dress of a bride.
groom. This done, he sets his friends
at work to get him leave 10 be bury'd.
and to carry his coffin with him, which
is easily obtain'd. When his suit of
cloaths or night-gown, his gloves, hat
perriwig, nosegay, colin, flannel dress
Tor his corps, and all those things are
bought and prepaid, the main point is
taken care of-his mind Is at peace.
and then he thinks of bis conscience.
Generally he studies n speech, which
he pronounces under the gallows and
gives in writing to tho sheriff OF tho
minister that attends him in his last
moments, desiring that it may be print
ed. Sometimes the girls dress in
white, with great silk scarves, and car
~ baskets full of flowers and oranges.
scattering these favors all the way they
go. But to represent things as they
really are, / must needs own that, if q
pretty many of these people dress thus
gayly and go to it with such an air OF
indifference, there are many others
that go slovenly enough and with very
dismal phizZes. remember one day
l saw in the park handsome girl, very
we'll dress'd, that was then IN mourning
for her father, who had been hane'd
but month before at Tyburn for false
coinage. 80 many countries so many
fashions"
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NEwsY NOTES.

A GRAND strengthening" will be- held at
Chicago in the spring.
4 PBOFEssORsHIP OF horticulture has bean
founded at Cornell University.
The official report numbers the sheep in
the United States at A., 100000.
TIE Texas cotton crop will probably be
1,244,OO0 bales-a little less than last year.
FIVE hundred and two of the students Mt
Ann ArbOr University are sons of farmers.
THERE is TO be a great Poultry Show at
Madison Square Garden New York, Deem
Der If 90 81.
WHEN the smokestacl, Of the Allentown
PENN Tread Mill is completed it will be 227
feet high, the loftiest in the United States.
A VERA CRUZ paper estimates that the
storm of October Is and is caused $40 600 =
OJO damage on the Gulf coast of Mexico The
injury to crops was very great
Mrs. MART HoLcoMBER, of Brady Island
Neb., cleaned out a den Of snakes ON her
farm last week, killing forty OF the reptiles
The only weapon she used was a stout club
THERE are i'm the metropolitan district OF
London, twenty two cemeteries, with n total
area of 1000 acres, and IL is estimated that
the lana 50 utilized represents a capital of
81 $4,000
THE largest Swedish Lutheran Church in
America is the one just completed at Mime
apOiis It will accommodate 3. 900 persons
Evangelist Moody has been asked TO preach
at It's opening.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-08
BUFFALO BILL ABROAD!
Little Love Anaiy-What the Cowboy
Think of n.

The success OF tour own Buffalo Bill-W.
r: Cody-in England is very gratifying 10
MS thousands OF admirers on this side.
mere was more truth than many imagined
IN his reply 10 the inquiry:
what are you doing In Englandm
Chiefly playing poker with Duchesses"
The English nobility quickly "cottoned
TO- Buffalo Bill, because they recognized that
ne belonged TO higher order tran their own
Natures nobility. Despite his wild life he
early managed 10 acquire an education and
the polish which makes him easy even in
royal society.
His polish is the bitter fruit, il is said, Of n
young love experience. When young man
on the plains, wild, woolly and unkempt in
appearance and character, he fell i'm love
with n dashing little school teacher. Full of
pluck and faith in himself, he proposed 10
her. She laughed at him and he-collapsed
.o A,.er time he braced up, bought some
BOOKS, and began TO study.
His defeat proved his victory The girl
her
Magnificent specimens OF manhood though
they be "Bilrs boys" are not perfection.
Under date: Buffalo Bills Wild West Co.
London, Sept, 10, 1851" ID. w. Shoemaker
OF the Cowboy Band, writes: "Some weeks
ago was suffering from great disorder OF
the liver and kidneys and general prostration.
was forced 10 quit work and take my bed
called IN physician, who only afforded
temporary relief A friend induced mo To
take warmers safe cure, which afforded
almost Instant relief. and after taking tire,
bottles find myself in as good health as at
any time in my lifc.n
Two other members of the Wild West
show, Nave Beardsley, pony express rider
and Jim Mitchell, n cowboy, add 10 this
statement OF Shoemaker's that in their long
experience on the plains, from change OF
water, climate and mode OF life, and severe
riding, they became subject Co liver and
kidney diseases, and they have found sure
remedy for these troubles in Warmers safe
cure. Nave Beardsley says: 81 constantly
recommend IL to my friends"
Buffalo Bill has pluck end courage and
hard sense, and not only controls all the wild
elements that make up the Wild West show.
but controls himself
his experience as n scout makes him wary.
discreet and shrewd. He quickly learns the
best way TO secure results, and, like n true
man, has no prejudice against anything that
proves its merits.
Buffalo Bill is so popular in England he
may come home 'Sir William But il not
he will probably enjoy himself quite as well.
having secured a fortune ample enough for
all his wants, title or no title
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-08

Pure air is OF the greatest import
ance to the body. The blood wants H..
the tissues demand it and life cannol
go on without It, Pure air oxvQenate ,
or purifos the blood, burns up wasti
matter, allows the heat of tho body to
be kept up and keeps going all our ".
tai organs. Bad ar means low vital.
ity, retention Of waste in the svstcn
with consequent disease and early
death. Impure air is the cause of ali
our diseases OF the respiratory organs,
such as coughs, colds, inAue1zas, soro
throats, enlarged or inhamed tonsils.
loss OF voice, catarrh, plcurisy, bron-
cmtis, inflammation of the lungs and
even consumption itself. 30 careful
therefore to always breathe pure air
have your sitting rooms and your bed
room windows open day and night. in
All seasons and in all weathers. abou
two inches. The absence from colds.
coughs, etc, that you will notice i'm
yourselves is an experience once gained
will never be forgotten. Rccollec,
that you spend q third Of your lives ir
your bedrooms, and if you breathe bad
air there il shortons life and causes dis
ease Always insist on pure mr.. and
be sure you get the best you can.
Cur muscles require exercise 10 do
vclop them and 30 keep them in proper
condition. j reckon that two hours n
day Of bodily work or exercise will keep
o person OF the sick list, three hours
daily will put him in fair health. while
Tour or more viii keep HIM i'm good
health. Those whose lives arc scdcnt-
airy must walk from six to eight miles n
day; this may be taken in tho morning
or in the evening. nc is a good plan TO
walk 10 and from business II possible.
or where this is impossible 90 have ~
good walk at night after tea, or lato
dinner. This causes sound sleep, good
spirits, healthy body and q conteuted
mind. Young ladies aro requested 20
observe that they must follow this adj
vico Just as much as their brothers or
malo friends have to 10 will mako you
cosy morry, cheerful and natural
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East LIBERTY. Cutie slow and ~ 10 %
per cent on list weaka0peuiny Hogsaotiyo.
miKoJi - % tDj DO, Yorker. 50 ~ 90 b o..
common ~ fair, a. % to q 80. Sheen Slow
and - cents ~ last weeks closing pric,s
Receipts Cattle, 2,Ol4 head, hogs. b. jOj herd
sneop, 800 head Shipments attic. .8s5
head hogs, .. 100 head sheep. q. 400 head
CHICAGO Cattle strong. fancy, o. on ~
~ chipping steers = ~ ~ 9J sfocker,
and eder - OO ~ . IS; COWS. buns and
miN'd ~ I'D 20 ~, bulk, Sf sO 20 2 81.
Texlts. sl 30 10 p 15 Hos cIo.eI CO.,,
mixed 90 81 o. p D., heavy. 60 - to5 Is.
light, 20 I'D ~ q ~. skips. As OO to .O'
rhoep weak NATIVES. e. 15 30 ~. western
g ~ - > ~; Texans, ~ ~ b. 8 %, lambs,
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Consumption surely Cmrcd.

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First Stroke OF Pain
EVERY YEAR TO THOUSANDS.

The Class.-Finy million population. Pain
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Five million need relief Howl Promptly
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-08

The Hardin county, ILL.,, vindetta, which
threatened 70 depopulate two counties n few
months ago, has broken out again, and two
more desperate mau-huuters have been rush
ed hence without having an opportu. ity 10
remove their boots. The cemetery record
shows a total OF IL killed, five OF whom have
tnken their departure this wear
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''Tbe Proper study of NnnLInd I. ,t

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No TroubI, IN SyynIIoyy

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pils'O and no pain or gripping. Cure sick OF
bilious headache, sour stomach, and cleanse
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APROMINENTMERC WRITES.
Life Lasted.

WORTHWHILE, y. Y, Sept. ~, 1887.
Or. KhneT, D5dr Sri wrote you some time
ago about my case, without the least faith that
you could do anythlcg for me, as had six diff
terent physicians and got no relief, and was re-
peatedly told that cou not b, cur d. but
was bound 10 keep trying as long as life Taste ].
was urged by my wife Go write you about my
case, as did In tbs spring You wrote me 20
try your Swamp-Root Kidney. Liver and Blad-
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since. My case was a Hemorrhage OF the Blad-
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Don't neglect early symptoms. At druggists
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prohibition has been generally successful
In the Missouri local option contests
BIowing Up Hell Gnfe

has been a laborious and costly work but the
end iustihes the effort Obstruction in any
important channel means disaster. Obstruc-
tions In the organs Of the human body bring
inevitable disease. They must be cleared away
i'm order, and the pure blood courses through
the body, conveying health, strength and life;
let IL become disordercd and the channels are
cloggcd with impurities, which result i'm dis
ease and death. No other medicine equals DR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for act
ing upon the liver and purifying the blood.
The Grand Rabbi of India won first prize
at the Rothschild wedding, in Paris, lately,
for the greatest show in diamonds. His ex-
hibit was worn i'm his turban, and was valued
at a quarter of a million,
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ROYAL GLUE mends anythingl Broken Chi.
ma. GLnss. wood. Free yials 40 Drngs. and Gro.
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The Leading Features

HAPPT Is the man VINO loves sauerkraut-
40 adulteration there.
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Worlds Dlspshsay Medical Association,
sea Main ST., BUFFALO, N. "

ono Agent MERCHANT oni,l wantoiin every town 70
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Text: "Oh, that one ,could gire me drfaA
g ne icdter o. the i0eH Of Bethlehem, tOhich
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WANTED---LADIES.

in City County Tor Holiday Trade 20 take light
pleasant work atther hocs t 60 s3 pr day EAR BE-
quietly made work cent b. mail any distance parculara
IRE NorauvhssiuE Addrsff tt once CREeCENr ART CO.
lHA Mia s., Boston, Mas. 4. o. Bor $40
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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-02-12
Weatherly Correspondence.

The spring election will be held next
Tuesday, and to-day "wednesday neither
the Democrats or Republicans have nomi-
mated candidates for the several borough
Offices that arc to be filled. Rumor has it
that the Knights of Labor made their
nominations last Saturday and that they
have put full and substantial ticket in
the field. If this Is so, 1t is useless for the
older parties to nominate candidates, even
should they find men willing to run. as the
Knights will certainly elect their fnen.
-Messrs. S. Croll, G. w. Miller and A,
Seiber, three of Weatherly's prominent
citizens, left on Tuesday evening for Dll-
luth. Mimi. where the first named gentle
man has made large investments during
the last two years. Messrs. Miller and
Seiber accompanied him, we understand,
for the purpose of seeing the Northwestern
country. and If satisfactory, also make in
vestments. Quite number of our citizens
have of late invested their spare money in
western land where it yields them large
percentage.
Rev. A. NJ. Masonhein.cr preached q
very interesting sermon to his congrega-
ton last Sunday evening. The chruch
was completely crowded with an interested
and intelligent gathering of our people.
The large number in attendance, always,
during his services is proof that the rcla-
tions existing between pastor and flock are
pleasant. Rev. Masonheimer has succeeded
during his few years residence here to col.
lcct large congregation.
The waits" that reach us from Le-
highton through the Weatherly Hcreld un-
der the cheerful headiug of "Liyely lie.
highton," are indeed interesting to the
average reader in more than one way. Es.
peciallv those that left Lehighton February
4, 1887. In the use of propositions and the
position of clauses in sentences. this pre-
tentious scrbbler can learn much yet. For
example, he says, in talking about can
dldate for the superintendency of schools,
~Teachcr will find that Mr.. Snyder is not
only candidate but that HE is destined to
be the successful candidate if HE cares to
inquire into the matter" Who shall in
quire into the matter? Space does not per
nit us to say anything about his use of
propositions. ALPHA.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-02-12
Farley's Trade Report.

.. PHILADELPHIA, FEB, 10, 1887.
There is continued improvement in gen.
eraI trade, and the sitution is becoming
lively as the spring season advances. A
large business is confidently looked forward
to, and from the character of the orders
now coming in the promise will be fulfilled.
The money market closes the week with
out substantial change. The stock market
is comparatively strong.
Trade in -four is slow and unsatisfactory.
Wheat is quiet in speculative way
The wool market is active and stronger
throughout The demand is running chiefly
on low and quarter and medium woods.
Low grades appear TO be in small supply,
and have advanced. Mediums are stronger.
The entire situation is firmcr and stronger:
almost the reverse of what it was n month
ago.
The cotton market is improving.
The Philadelphia position in iron is
nearly 81 per ton higher than In New York.
yet the week has been dull one for the first
time in months There is nothing to cause
uneasiness, but the danger lire of higher
prices is too near to be unuoticed The
speculative feeling is less rampant, and
there is no falling off in consumption,
The best class of buyers are not in the
market, and will not be before March and
April. The endeavor of the trade seems to
be to preserve a conservative tendency.
The pig iron trade is very strong. and larger
companies are very Indifferent about busi-
ness. Car-builders and ship-bullders are
taking in a great many orders, and railroad
builders are covering requirements. An
offer made for 1000 tons of forge iron at
10 tStwns refused, and steel rails are inactive
at $50. .. --.... .I
There has been no material change in
the anthracite coal trade since our lat
report. The mines continue to work three
quarters time, and most of the coal coming
to market goes direct to consumption.
The sock at Port Richmond 100, 600 tons
has nj out reached its normal condition.
The output in January was short Of the
quota, and the output this month may not
exceed that of last, though some Of the
companies favor mining 100000 tons
II labor troubles do not interfere il is con-
sldered likely that this year will prove profit
able the anthracite inter ests,
Collections are satisfactory.